CONFIRMED: Audra McDonald-led GYPSY to begin previews Nov 2024 — Page 15

Previews running $368 center orch-$215. $318 front Mezz down to $94 further back.

Add $25-$50 once it opens.

Updated On: 5/30/24 at 10:10 AM

I got in almost immediately but didn't buy because I don't have my dates worked out yet.

Orchestra starts at 195.

Currently a bit of weird pricing in the mezz - Row E center was 155 but the sides were 175.

Definitely some new seat numbering - looks like what used to be row K in orchestra for Phantom is now row M

CurtainsUpat8 said: "It's a fact. You can ignore it all you want. Yes, here we go. Why do we have dramaturgs at all? The race of a person is integral to who they are, and the way they experience life.

Hamilton works on a different level, and I think its fantastic. it's an entirely different case than Gypsy."

And the libretto for this musical is all fact? It's basically a total work of fiction.

And yes, you can count on George C. Wolfe to contextualize this casting in how Rose and her daughter experience life.

Updated On: 5/30/24 at 10:18 AM

Got four seats for January, third row side mezz off the aisle, at $175.50 each. The two rows ahead of us were the $368 price point, as were the first few center mezz rows, so I’m feeling pretty good about this.

Rear mezzanine A for $114 is more than I wanted to pay, but I definitely wasn't going to spend $79 for the rear of the rear, and the first preview should be a blast.

Spent a little more than I wanted to, but happy to be going to first preview as well.

I was in and out in a few minutes. Got in around 10:08AM and got tickets for the first preview. I looked at just past opening and tickets were out of my budget. I know there will be discount tickets through my employers so I'll wait to get another set

I've blown my Broadway budget on Sunset Blvd and Ragtime for now, but I'll probably end up purchasing Gypsy tix in September or October. I'm not concerned with the run selling out super far in advance, as almost nothing does anymore.

Most of the center orchestra being almost $400 is insane. Not saying Audra doesn't deserve it, but the prices here would make more sense if they had a huge film star joining in one of the roles.

Updated On: 5/30/24 at 10:38 AM

I can't believe I just bought a ticket for something at the Majestic Theater other than Phantom. This really should help with the grieving process though.

I don't think it matters what the race was of the original Rose or Gypsy Rose Lee. I also think the script makes it clear that its a 'fable' and not a historically accurate portrait. I can understand those who question how they can play the script 'as written' if the creatives are interested in making Rose and Louise's unique experience as black women a central part of the narrative. I suspect George Wolfe is too smart for that and will let whatever interesting subtext emerges with actors of color speak for itself, without feeling the need to rerwite or belabour the idea of this production to be about the struggle of black artisists in the burlesque era.

somecheapfrenchthing said: "Does anyone happen to know if C is the front row for this production or if they're just releasing the first few rows at a later date?"

While I don't know for certain, of course, there has been a trend in the past few years of shows not selling the first few rows when tickets first go on sale. I would imagine it is to wait and see if the design of the show dictates needing those rows for set/orchestra purposes. As someone who prefers front row seats it is quite maddening to buy tickets early only to have rows added in later in front of the seats I've bought. So, I've started waiting.